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MATTHEW J. LYMAN
AGE: 30 SOMERSET
Matthew J. Lyman died January 14, 2011 in New Brunswick. He was 30. Matt was born in New Brunswick and resided in Manville before moving to Somerset 5 years ago. Matt was a graduate of Manville High School and attended Rutgers University. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. During his service he resided in Galveston, TX. Matt was an avid outdoorsman. His love for the outdoors led to his occupation with the North Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department. He was an ardent sports fan, devoted to the sport of hockey and the Devils. He had played hockey since his childhood and was currently a member of both ice and roller hockey men's leagues. Matt was a history buff and a welder.
He was predeceased by his maternal great grandparents; Captain John Otterbein Sr and Anna Staudt Otterbein and his maternal grandfather John J. Otterbein Jr. Matt is
survived by his mother Anne Otterbein Lyman of Somerset, his father Joseph Lyman of Montclair, his
maternal grandmother Mary Campbell Otterbein of Somerset, his uncles and aunts: Jack and Stephanie Otterbein of East
Brunswick and Robert and Judy Otterbein of
Montgomery and his cousins; Katy, Eric, Jake and Cole.
Services will be Tuesday 9:30 AM from the Gleason Funeral Home 1360
Hamilton Street Somerset, followed a 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at Saint Peter the Apostle Church in New Brunswick. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove
Cemetery, Middlebush.
Visitation is MONDAY from 3:00 to 7:00 at the Funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Ronald Mc Donald House 145 Somerset Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 or http://www.rmh-cnj.org/donate.html , Saint Jude Childrens Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or www.StJude.org or Saint Peter the Apostle Church 94 Somerset Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Lyman
January 31, 2011
Anne, We are so sorry to hear about Matt. We were away for 2 weeks and learned of Matt's death from my parents on Sunday. We would like to express our deepest sympathy for you especially, and the entire Otterbein family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Love Jeff and Joanne Tallmadge
January 25, 2011
Hello, all. I just read your comments. Thank you. I still don't have words but your kind thoughts help.
Anne
Monica Fisher
January 23, 2011
Anne,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers go out to you.
Sincerely, Monica Fisher and family
Tonya Jeter
January 20, 2011
Ms. Anne Lyman,
Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven can not heal. I am truly your sorry for you loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. Continue to be encourage. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to call.
Aaron Brown and Family
January 19, 2011
You and your family are in our prayers, we are so sorry for your loss. M.Rodriguez-Aguilar
Howard Trommer
January 19, 2011
Dear Anne, Jack and my sister stephanie. I am so sorry for your loss. I met Matt on the farm on sundays while helping Jack with xmas trees.
I truly wish i had known him longer. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 18, 2011
revalations 21:3,4 death and pain will be no more
Chris Schwarz
January 17, 2011
Anne,
I have no words to express my thoughts for you. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Chris
Hollace Rooney
January 17, 2011
Jack and Stephanie,
I am so sorry for you and your families loss. He sounds like a wonderful young man and I have always had a soft spot for Coast Guardsmen. Please take care.
January 17, 2011
Dear Anne, there are no words for the loss of a child. My sincere sympathy for you and your family. You are in my prayers. Debbie Hentz
Cindy Tomori
January 17, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Matts sense of humor. I haven't seen him in many years but I am sure he was still a great a person as he was the last time I saw him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Cheys
January 17, 2011
Dear Anne, we are so sorry for your loss.Words cannot express our pain. Our hearts are full of wonderful memories...Matt will always have a special place in our hearts. Please be strong, you are in our prayers.
Love, Sandy & Tony Chey
Mary-Louise Tracy Coates
January 17, 2011
Dear Anne, I cannot imagine how you are coping with the loss of Matthew. I still have the newspaper clipping of Matthew in the park at the water fountain. My children and I send our prayers and sympathy. God bless you.
Bill Rue Mary Perez
January 17, 2011
Anne, Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers.
Terri & Ed Coogan
January 17, 2011
Anne,
Terri & I are truly sorry for your loss, please accept our sincere condolences. I remember one day on the beach at the Shores that Matt injured his hand preventing someone else from getting hurt by a flying object. That was so typical of him. At the time I thought to myself, why do the good people in this life get hurt while others escape. It is one of life's mysteries. Ed Coogan
January 17, 2011
Anne
January 17, 2011
Anne
Sabino's
January 17, 2011
Rest in Peace our friend, you will be sorely missed ......................
Anne Dolan-Fitzhenry
January 17, 2011
Dear Anne and the Entire Otterbein Family,
Please accept our deepest symapathies at the loss of your son. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Dolan & Fitzhenry Families
Jeane DeVries
January 16, 2011
Anne- Words cannot express my shock and grief for your loss. Our conversations about our "boys" come to mind and I can only imagine where your heart is right now. Memories of Tim and Matt as little boys are precious and vivid, almost like they were last summer. I'm so sorry I can't be there, but I have you in my heart, thoughts and prayers. - Jeane DeVries
Amy Gallant
January 16, 2011
Dear Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is full of many fun memories from Lane Robbins. You are in my thoughts. Love, Amy (Wilson) Gallant
Mark Williams
January 16, 2011
Anne,
There are no words. When Lynn & I lost our twins Gracie & Daniel you were there for us. When our son Quinn was born, you were there for us.
You have been my dear friend ever since I flooded your basement in 1999.
Be strong...we love you.
Mark, Lynn & Quinn
January 16, 2011
Ms Lyman
We are very sorry to hear about your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless Matthew
The Copperthwaite Family
Lydia, Dave, Colin, and Kierra
North Brunswick Local 108
January 16, 2011
Rest in Peace our Brother
Tom Lettieri
January 16, 2011
Rest in Peace my Friend
Cindy Laudadio-Hill
January 16, 2011
Dear Anne,
I am lost for words. I wish I could be there to give you and your family a deep embrace. I am forever grateful for our friendship and so deeply saddened by your loss.
Love you,
Cindy
Nancy Piorkowski
January 16, 2011
Dear Anne, There are no words to express my sympathy to you. I remember the night the boys graduated & we delivered them to the party we didn't want them to go to and then sat in your kitchen worrying about them the rest of the night. I am so very sorry.
John & Peggy Whitacre
January 16, 2011
Dear Anne & Family, Please accept our sincere condolensces during this difficult time.You have always been a part of our family for a long time. Please know that you ae in our thoughts and prayers today and always.
Love, John and Peggy
Patricia Veronsky
January 16, 2011
Anne & family: Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Matthew�.
With caring thoughts,
The Veronsky Family
Barbara Paris
January 16, 2011
Dear Anne, Our hearts ache for you and your family. You and Matt have been a part of our lives for so many years - the Lane Robbins/karate kids pack!! Please know that you have always been and will always be in my thoughts. Love, Barbara and Stephen
Anne Gutsick
January 16, 2011
Anne and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Anne and Pat Gutsick
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